HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Three Huntsville high school programs will be presenting Christmas-themed plays over the next couple of weeks.

The Huntsville High School Drama Department will present the national premiere of “The Paper Bag Christmas” on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance on Sunday at 2 p.m. The premise of the play is that two brothers find it is more fun to give than to receive when they volunteer at a children’s cancer ward during the holidays.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and are available at hhspanthertheater.com or by calling 256-883-4589.

Columbia Campus Theatre Co. will present “The Nick of Time Christmas Show” on Friday and Saturday and Dec. 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. Performances will take place at the Columbia High School Auditorium, 300 Explorer Blvd. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students. Email jstephens@hsv.k12.al.us or call 256-658-4251 for more information.

The Grissom High School Theatre Department will perform its annual Christmas favorite, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” on Dec. 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. in the Grissom auditorium, 7901 Bailey Cove Road.

Tickets are $5, and seating is general admission. To purchase tickets, visit grissomtheatre.org or call the ticket line at 256-539-1534. Tickets are also available at the door. The comedy is appropriate for all ages.